UAW Supports Striking Tesla Workers in Sweden
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The mechanics at Tesla's Swedish repair shops are on strike against the company for not establishing a collective bargaining agreement with them. The strike began on October 27 and union representatives, including UAW International Affairs Director Kristyne Peter, have visited Sweden to show support. Peter expressed solidarity with the strikers, criticizing Elon Musk for his approach to unions and wealth accumulation, and emphasised that united workers can overcome corporate greed.
UAW International Affairs Director Supports IF Metall Picket Line at Tesla, Sweden
In a significant show of solidarity, Kristyne Peter, the UAW International Affairs Director, stood with IF Metall on their picket line at Tesla in Stockholm. Peter's support comes amidst the ongoing refusal of Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, to agree to a collective bargaining agreement with the mechanics at their Swedish repair shops.
The mechanics' strike began on October 27, attracting global union representatives this week to extend their support. Peter delivered a powerful message of unity from the UAW to the striking Swedish mechanics.
Expressing the solidarity of one million UAW members and retirees, Peter recognized the mechanics' stand against corporate greed represented by the billionaire class. Peter emphasized the damaging impact Musk's support for anti-democratic forces is having globally and pledged to prevent his attempts to dismantle Swedish social democracy.
Peter also highlighted the power of unity, asserting that solidarity outweighs the influence of the world's wealthiest individuals, including Musk. Peter cited the UAW's Stand Up Strike against American automakers last year as an example of the strength of solidarity overcoming corporate powers.
She ended her message on an optimistic note, assuring that the collective strength of workers will triumph in the standoff against Tesla and Elon Musk.
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